Rugby Day

Date
Saturday 1st February 2025
Time
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Organisation Name
National Coal Mining Museum for England
Location
National Coal Mining Museum
Caphouse Colliery, New Road
Overton, Wakefield
WF4 4RH
About

Join us for a jam-packed day of sporting fun as we celebrate everything Rugby League! Join us for games, activities, crafts and special appearances from rugby players and mascots.

This event is organised in partnership with Wakefield Trinity and Featherstone Rovers as we celebrate coal mining’s links to the sport.

This event is organised in partnership with Wakefield Trinity and Featherstone Rovers, bringing together the community for a fun-filled family day of activities and learning.

Meet rugby mascots and players, with incredible demonstrations and activities all day.

Programme Schedule:

10am – Event opens and welcome from the mascots

Meet and Greet with mascots and players
10am-11am
Free, drop-in

Meet with players and mascots from Wakefield Trinity and Featherstone Rovers, have your picture taken too!

Objects and Sculptures
10am-3pm
Free, drop-in

Discover special objects and sculptures that celebrate the heritage of coal mining and rugby.

Rugby Themed Crafts
10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm
Free, drop-in

Get creative with rugby-themed crafts suitable for all ages.

Skills Training Session
11am-12pm
Free

Participate in a skills training session, perfect for all ages, led by professional rugby players.

Meet and Greet with mascots and players
1pm-2pm
Free, drop-in

Meet with players and mascots from Wakefield Trinity and Featherstone Rovers, have your picture taken too!

Skills Training Session
2pm-3pm
Free

Participate in a skills training session, perfect for all ages, led by professional rugby players.

Visit us this Rugby Day for a fantastic family day out, take a walk around our nature trail, hop on the Paddy Train (weather dependent), explore lots, lots more!

For more information including contact details please visit the National Coal Mining Museum’s directory listing here –

National Coal Mining Museum for England

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